Northampton Mayor, Colin Lill, is a Millwall supporter. He is pictured here ahead of a game between Cobblers and Millwall.placeholder image
Northampton Mayor, Colin Lill, is a Millwall supporter. He is pictured here ahead of a game between Cobblers and Millwall.

Northampton as it used to be: 25 nostalgic photographs of people making headlines nearly 20 years ago

By David Summers
Published 22nd Dec 2025, 16:14 BST

They were the people who made the pages of the Northampton Chronicle & Echo nearly 20 years ago this month.

All the pictures from the Chron’s archives were taken in December 2006 – and there may well be faces and names that you recognise. All the captions are written as they were in 2006 – if you have any more detail, please email [email protected]

BBC Radio Northampton do a question of sport for charity at the NCC ground

21. Looking Back December Special

BBC Radio Northampton do a question of sport for charity at the NCC ground Photo: Chron

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Sale shoppers in Abington Street.

22. Looking Back December Special

Sale shoppers in Abington Street. Photo: Sharon Lucey

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Bingo winner Thomas Carpenter receiving his money from Phil Brown, duty manager at Beacon Bingo.

23. Looking Back December Special

Bingo winner Thomas Carpenter receiving his money from Phil Brown, duty manager at Beacon Bingo. Photo: Sharon Lucey

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